Builders banding together

Builders know that lumber prices are down now but are expected to rise as construction booms globally.

The local custom builders have taken steps to minimimze the price shock they will feel. Almost two dozen builders and remodelers have create a new limited liability company in San Antonio called Custom Builders USA-San Antonio or CBUSA-SA. The purchasing co-op hopes to negotiate deals that will reduce members’ costs for building supplies, plumbing fixtures, siding and appliances.

The first San Antonio president and chairman is Dale Sauer of Dale Sauer Homes.

CBUSA-San Antonio will accept additional members based on a company’s reputation among its peers and buyers, and its proven payment history. Suppliers and homeowners want to know that any builder will pay up on time.